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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.08, 913.03 and 537.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.08, 913.03 and 537.57 is: 741.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.08 : 913.03 = 537.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.08/913.03 = 537.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.08x = 913.03 × 537.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.08x = 490,817.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,817.54/662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.33

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